Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a)

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 895,939); the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 56
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money —

Nothing Phone (3a)

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 56

What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 201g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 895939
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2813
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 56/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (70/100 vs 54/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro Nothing Phone (3a)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 895939 1050601
Geekbench Single 1011 1161
Geekbench Multi 2813 3390
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 185 g 201 g
Launch price — $329

Camera comparison

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera

Nothing Phone (3a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Display comparison

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Nothing Phone (3a)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Nothing Phone (3a)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
58/100
895939 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100 +14.7%
1050601 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3a) leads Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro

Price unknown

Nothing Phone (3a)

$329

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 56/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3a)?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.